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suggestion

It may sound obvious, but I suggest that guys shipping sold knives, or pass around knives, pack them like they'd want to receive them. Wrap them well and protect the tip for sure. Some guys use a piece of cork or cardboard and painters tape for the tip. There should be no movement in the box. Looking at another small repair after receiving a knife with the blade tip poking through the side of the box.

It may sound obvious, but I suggest that guys shipping sold knives, or pass around knives, pack them like they'd want to receive them. Wrap them well and protect the tip for sure. Some guys use a piece of cork or cardboard and painters tape for the tip. There should be no movement in the box. Looking at another small repair after receiving a knife with the blade tip poking through the side of the box.

What this guy said! At the very least make an impromptu saya from some old boxes laying around and duct tape.

I typically use the cardboard saya route and then bubblewrap the knife box. The hard part is finding a reasonable sized box that fits a knife. I typically end up shipping a knife in a monster size box because I can't find a small one. The larger Priority Mail boxes seem to be good for knives up to 240mm depending on how big the original box is.

I also lube the knife with mineral oil; handle, blade, saya...everything. I've had a few knives show up with rust spots through transit. Plastic bubbles probably aren't the best at keeping moisture in check...

The difference between try and triumph is a little "umph"! NO EXCUSES!!!!!!!chefchristophermiller@yahoo.com